Original upload date: Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Archive date: Thu, 09 Dec 2021 01:57:58 GMT
The Puch Maxi moped is one of the most well known and successful mopeds, it is a motorized bicycle fitted with a single cylinder 49cc two stroke engine which was held in a low state of tune for econom
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y and longevity and as such earned a reputation for solid reliability and exceptional economy being capable of a true 120 miles per gallon. Depending on model the engine produced 1.5 or 2hp and could propel the rider up to speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h) in stock condition. Like all mopeds it was started using the pedals which could be engaged while stationary or while on the move, the engine could be disengaged via the starting lever so it could be ridden as a motorized bicycle, a moped, or a normal bicycle as necessary. The Puch Maxi model range for the US market comprised the base model Maxi Moped, the Maxi Sport Moped, Maxi Luxe Moped, and the top of the range Newport Moped. These mopeds gained wide acceptance during the US moped boom of the 1970's. Today Puch Maxi Mopeds are still widely available in the aftermarket where mint examples are valued by collectors.
